contentment

mind clearer 038a: contentment

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From an attitude of contentment, unexcelled happiness, mental comfort, joy, and satisfaction is obtained. santosha anuttamah sukha labhahYoga Sutras 2.42, translated by Swami Jnaneshvara The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, a centuries-old text discussing certain yoga principles and practices, includes in its second chapter a listing of eight rungs, or limbs, of the practice. Of these, … Continue reading mind clearer 038a: contentment

Easing tension–honoring what’s in front of us

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As mentioned in our last post, one way to ease tension (and thus mental, emotional, and physical pain/suffering) is the practice of honoring what's in front of us for what it is and what it isn't. How does such a practice benefit us? Honoring what's in front of us is a form of acceptance. Acceptance … Continue reading Easing tension–honoring what’s in front of us